Kieran Cunningham

I'm a freelance editor and writer who specializes in content for the outdoors industry. I have over ten years' experience as a writer and editor and have been climbing and mountaineering around the globe for the best part of thirty years. My past writing credits include Little India Magazine, My Open Country, The Shambala Sun, Take Outdoors, Cool of the Wild, Tour HQ, The Portugal News, Le Montagne Divertenti (an Italian hiking magazine), and Moja Gear.

I currently serve as editor for outdoor blog Take Outdoors and in 2018 co-edited Gestalten Books' publication 'Wanderlust'.

I look forward to working with you soon!

Categories

Content Types

Guide, Article, Whitepaper, Blog Post

More Information

Edinburgh University, Master of Arts

Manchester, UK|English, Italian

Publications

N/A

Publications

24

tourhq.comGuide

Monasteries In The Himalayan Holy Land Of Ladakh

A travel guide to Ladakh, India.

tourhq.comGuide

St. Andrews: Much More Than Just Where William Met Kate

A travel guide to St. Andrews, Scotland.

tourhq.comGuide

A Trip To An Unknown Italy: Valtellina, The Last Stand

A travel guide to Valtellina, Italy.

myopencountry.comArticle

WHY COTTON KILLS: DISCOVERING THE DARK SIDE TO THIS FLUFFY FABRIC

An in-depth analysis of the dangers of wearing cotton during outdoor activities.

August, 27 2018

healthy-magazines.comArticle

Speaking to Elephants: Three Questions to Help You Identify ‘The One’ From All the Other Ones

Relationship advice for choosing a life partner.

March, 27 2018

takeoutdoors.comBlog Post

Best Tents for Stargazing

A guide to stargazing tents.

October, 6 2018

coolofthewild.comBuyers Guide

The best crash pads for bouldering in 2019

A guide to choosing the best crash pad for bouldering with tips for buyers.

coolofthewild.comBuyers Guide

gear Belay Device Types for Climbing and Mountaineering

A guide to buying the best belay device for climbing and mountaineering.

January, 18 2019

coolofthewild.comBuyers Guide

The best climbing packs for 2019

A review of the best climbing packs in 2019.

takeoutdoors.comArticle

The Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping for Beginners

A guide to camping in winter conditions.

exploreoutdoorshq.comArticle

How to pack a backpack

A guide to packing a backpack for hiking and backpacking.

October, 7 2017

exploreoutdoorshq.comArticle

Layering for hiking

A guide to layering for hiking.

April, 24 2018

coolofthewild.comBuyers Guide

gear Review: Scarpa Crux Approach Shoes

A review of the Scarpa Crux approach shoes.

December, 18 2017

amazon.co.ukEbook

The Dharma for Hillfolk

An Ebook about mindful hiking.

coolofthewild.comBuyers Guide

Grayl Ultralight Purifier review

A review of the Grayl UL water filter.

November, 24 2017

littleindia.comArticle

Time To Rename Mount Everest

An opinion piece for Little India Magazine.

December, 10 2018

takeoutdoors.comArticle

All about Lantern Mantles

A guide to using lantern mantles while camping.

August, 1 2018

listverse.comArticle

10 Mysterious And Creepy Events On Mount Everest

A list article uncovering the weird and wonderful history of our planet's highest mountain.

July, 2 2017

seeoutside.co.ukBlog Post

The Assident: A Tale of Folly, Fortune and Silver Linings

A true first-person account of a mountaineering accident in the Italian Alps.

December, 5 2018

mojagear.comArticle

Why I Climb — Subtlety, Meditation, and the Regrettable Elusiveness of Levitation

A piece written for climbing website Moja Gear about the subjective and objective benefits of rock climbing.

October, 16 2017

myopencountry.comArticle

MOUNTAINS OUT OF TRAIL MARKERS? THE ONGOING CONTROVERSY ABOUT ROCK CAIRNS

A guide to the use and misuse of rock cairns for hikers and backpackers.

March, 13 2018

myopencountry.comChecklist

Ultralight Hiking or Backpacking First Aid Kit

A "how to" guide on building your own first aid kit for camping, hiking, and backpacking.

June, 26 2018

gestalten.comGuide

Wanderlust

I worked as sub-editor on this guide to the world's greatest hiking trails.

April, 10 2017

littleindia.comArticle

The Time I Died in Ladakh

A true account of a life-threatening incident that befell the author while on a 40-day hike across India's most remote terrain.